The Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FTP UGM), successfully organized the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Summer School 2026. Held from June 1 to 12, 2026, the program was attended by 16 students from the National University of Singapore (NUS), 10 students from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, and 10 students from UGM.
The program brought together lecturers, industry practitioners, and participants from various institutions to discuss global logistics challenges, international trade, and the sustainability of industry and food systems. The Summer School served as a form of cross-border academic collaboration, offering global perspectives on logistics and supply chain management.
Conducted over 12 days, the program was organized in collaboration with The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific, National University of Singapore, and University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. The closing ceremony was held in a warm and memorable atmosphere, attended by representatives from NUS, industry partners, and student participants from multiple countries.
Professor Kuncoro Harto Widodo, the program coordinator, expressed his hopes and gratitude to the 36 international participants gathered at the Kamarijani-Soenjoto Auditorium on Friday afternoon (Jun. 12). He hoped that participants would return home with new friendships, knowledge, and motivation to help build stronger, more sustainable supply chains. Professor Widodo also thanked all parties who contributed to the successful implementation of the program.
Associate Professor Tan Kok Choon, representing NUS, conveyed a similar message. He encouraged participants to apply the knowledge they gained to their future careers. According to him, the Summer School provided an opportunity to learn directly from industry rather than solely through classroom instruction.
“Theories in textbooks remain the same from the moment they are written, but experiencing real operational dynamics in the field is knowledge that will always remain relevant and valuable,” he said.
UGM Vice Rector for Research, Business Development, and Cooperation, Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, expressed hope that the knowledge participants gained through SME visits, fieldwork, and discussions would provide new perspectives. He noted that such experiences could help participants better understand and contribute to addressing the highly complex distribution and operational challenges Indonesia faces as an archipelagic country.
Dean of the FTP UGM, Professor Eni Harmayani, expressed appreciation to industry partners for supporting the event. According to her, the friendships and professional networks formed during the Summer School were just as valuable as the lessons learned in class. The FTP UGM looks forward to future programs and further collaborations.
“We hope all participants will become future leaders who contribute to the strength, sustainability, and innovation of supply chains in addressing global challenges,” she concluded.
During the Summer School, participants engaged in several case studies, including visits to SME partners of the FTP UGM, namely Attempe, Coklat Ndalem, and Batik Paradise. The closing ceremony was further enlivened by a performance from Rampoe, a UGM student activity unit, featuring a traditional Acehnese dance, followed by performances from each group of student participants.
Author/Photos: Ika Agustine
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Rajendra Arya